MIAC Track Talk

Are you saying the 800 and long jump will be the best events? I could see 3-4 national qualifiers out of long jump. We will see the two best shot putters in the country in Trent and Cooper. Grant is that guy and I expect another Bethel guy to run sub 48. Soren & Reese should be looking to be the top multi pair with Soren close to being a national qualifier. With their mid distance and vault/multi prowess, Carleton could be sneaky good indoors.

It will be a fun year. I’m not sure I can think of a single event that doesn’t have an All-America type athlete besides hurdles.

Are schools still using the stupid seeding rules this year? Should we avoid meets at Olaf?

So are you saying St. Olaf follows the seeding rules of the ncaa and miac so therefore boycot their meet

Great Logic.

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What freshmen should we be looking out for?

The Cobbers brought in an epic class. A 46-7/22-6 jumper who also runs a casual 15.38 hurdle. They have a different 15.3 110 hurdler who will be a conference competitor in TJ. Don’t forget the long jumper who nearly hit 22 feet. 47 foot and 52 foot shot putters will keep keep the Cobber throws dominance up. Add in a 50.2 400 runner and the future shines bright for the Cobbers.

Bethel with another strong class. I don’t see them moving from the top of the conference for years. I didn’t list some slower kids I assume Rock will make sub 50 400 athletes by sophomore year.

21-9/41-10 LJ/TJ, 41.92 300H

10.85 100m/22-3 LJ

14-5 PV

149-5 DT/49-5 SP

43.3 300H

10.98 100m/23.4 200m

46-6 SP/146-10 DT

49.05 400m/11.16 100m/22.55 200m

11.31 100m/22.91 200m

51.50 400m

38.80 300H/ 15.75 110H

14.62 110H/ 41.31 300H

11.30 100m/20-10 LJ

The steal of the class is a Northfield native that will be their next great decathlete- 15-0 PV/20-10 LJ/10.95 100m/22.38 200m.

Well well well that time of year already?

Anyone know if my fifth year king Eamon Cavanaugh has anymore track eligibility?

Is Lelinga back running? He might have to settle for an indoor season like Brauer last year if not. Will we see JIrkhe move up in distance after a phenomenal cross season? Can the Oles bridge the gap to Bethel by putting all of their eggs into Mid Distance? Or will half of their team go abroad for January?

I think we are forgetting that healthy Ignatius was 3rd in the 1k two years ago, so I'd put him in contention there, especially if he performs like outdoor last season.

Notable freshman, the Oles have the XC Rookie of the Year (could be a scorer) and 1:52 Myers, who could shake things up.

Wait cooper still has eligibility? How old is that guy?

Looks like the Cobbers and Bethel really went all in recruiting this year. How many are football guys too? Cobbers have clearly improved their program and Bethel is near the top of the country. Very interested to see what the Johnnies, Mac, and Gusties brought in. Did the Oles recruit any non-distance runners?

In looking at the Ole roster, they have a different 1:54 freshman. On the track side, looks like a 21-5 LJer, a 22.34 guy, several long hurdlers in the 42 second range. Some of these guys could be contributors down the road, but for now it looks like the Oles are following Carleton's lead and aren't keeping up in recruiting non-distance events.

You can't be great at everything. I'd argue the Johnnies are the best all-around team and they couldn't beat the Oles in XC or Indoor, or Bethel Indoor or Outdoor. Bethel can't compete with either in XC. The Oles have a huge roster for not having many contributors beyond their jumper and the distance guys. Guess participation points count for their track program but not their cross country program.

Mac has the following freshmen -
Their next Arlo - 11.12/23.04
1:57 800 runner that only ran the 300H last year and ran 38.48.
A 42-1 TJ
47-9/134-4 Thrower. They hired one of the best hammer throwers in the world, so he'll get a lot better.

In the world? At Mac? Are we talking about the coach that always rolls up his sleeves?

The Gusties have an excellent class and lots of throws projects for Tork. A healthy Anstine will compete with the top sprinters in the conference. And they have a possible Multi champ. Could be a good year for the Gusties.

No we are talking Kostas Zaltos. You're thinking of the best coach they have, matt boone

Having both those two doesn't seem fair.

Looks like a number of team will open at the U of M this week. What are we excited to see? Any predictions?

I’m looking forward to seeing the Macalester women’s sprints group in year two of the best coach in the MIAC. With two national qualifiers in XC, I’m excited to see if the team can make a jump in conference standings. I have also heard the Ole women have a strong group in the non distance events. What about other schools?

Cobbers will have the 3rd best 4 x 400 in the conference after the A & B Beth squads.